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Drug profile · INN

bupropion hydrobromide

bupropion hydrobromide (APLENZIN) is a dopamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 13
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Drug details — bupropion hydrobromide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
13
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

bupropion hydrobromide (APLENZIN) is a dopamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN bupropion hydrobromide
Brand APLENZIN
Mechanism Dopamine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Dopamine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Bupropion Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Smoking Cessation
  2. Bupropion Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Tobacco Use Disorder
  3. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Marijuana Abuse
  4. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Amphetamine-Related Disorders
  5. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Methamphetamine
  6. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Methamphetamine Dependence
  7. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Features
  8. Bupropion Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Substance Abuse

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amphetamine adipate Dopamine transporter releasing agent
  2. amphetamine aspartate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  3. amphetamine sulfate Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
  4. armodafinil Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  5. bupropion hydrochloride Dopamine transporter inhibitor
  6. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is bupropion hydrobromide?

bupropion hydrobromide (APLENZIN) is a dopamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for bupropion hydrobromide?

APLENZIN is a marketed brand name for bupropion hydrobromide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of bupropion hydrobromide?

bupropion hydrobromide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.